HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-10-minutes-public-works-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Works Study Session
Regular Meeting
Monday February 10, 2020 - 1:30 PM
Commissioners' Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg
1. Call to Order
2. Bullfrog Road Update
3. Cove Road Speed Study
4. Highway 10 Potential Boat Ramp Property Acquisition
5. Water Resource Program Objectives and Acquisition Priorities
6. Snoqualmie Pass Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant
7. Other business
8. Adjourn
Created on 2/7/2020 9:08:05 AM
KITTITAS COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
MONDAY 1:30 PM FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Cory
Wright
Others: Mark Cook, Candie Leader, Arden Thomas, Public Works; Dan
Carlson, Calvana Carper, Mike Flory, Community Development Services;
Erin Moore, Public Health; Benjamin West, Airport Director; Five (5)
Members of the Public
At 1:35 pm Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works Study
Session.
BULLFROG ROAD UPDATE
Mark Cook gave background on the recent actions taken lowering the
speed limit on Bullfrog Road due to the pavement failure in places.
Mark Cook stated that with the weather being clear staff went and
conducted an inspection of the road and it appears the overlay limits
will be less than originally anticipated. Mark Cook added that he
will be requesting to set a public hearing at the next agenda session
to amend the 2020 Annual Construction Program and the Six (6) Year
Transportation Improvement Program to add the project. Discussion
was held.
COVE ROAD SPEED STUDY
Mark Cook stated that last weekend there was a fatality accident at
the intersection of Cove Road and Hanson Road. Mark Cook continued
that the motorist failed to stop at the stop sign which resulted in a
truck hitting the vehicle. Mark Cook added that staff received a
request in that area for a speed reduction and additional signage.
Mark Cook reported that if the weather stays clear the study will
begin this week and once the data is collected, he will return with
the results for review. Discussion was held.
HIGHWAY 10 POTENTIAL BOAT RAMP PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Mark Cook gave background on the Yakima River Public Access Plan and
the need for additional access points for the Yakima River. Mark
Cook explained that recently he and Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz met
with property owners referred to as the Old Church Camp property to
discuss the possibility of developing an access site there. Mark
Cook stated that there are a few options to move forward with one
being a real estate purchase option agreement to secure the property
for a two (2) year period. Mark Cook continued that during the two
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(2) year period a feasibility analysis would be done investigating
potential funding sources. Discussion was held. Staff was directed
to pursue the two (2) year real estate purchase option agreement.
WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND ACQUISTIONS PRIORITIES
Mark Cook introduced Arden Thomas to present this item.
Arden Thomas stated that staff has developed a plan of program
objectives and presented a draft outline to the Board for review.
Arden Thomas explained key points of the document including
priorities going forward and strategies for the water program.
Discussion was held. The two (2) Board members in attendance stated
they are in support of the document with minor adjustments and to
present to stakeholders for comments. Staff was directed to bring
back the documents once complete.
SNOQUALMIE PASS UTILITY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mark Cook reported that he recently met with Tom Hastings from
Snoqualmie Pass Utility District (SPUD) and their consultant, HLA, to
discuss the wastewater treatment plan project. Mark Cook stated that
after further research it states in enabling legislation that this
type of project does qualify for Public Facilities funding. SPUD is
requesting two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) of this funding
to assist in the design of the project. Mark Cook continued that
with this project a new type of water right is being established
which will benefit Kittitas County and provide fish recovery and
habitat for Bull Trout. Discussion was held.
OTHER BUSINESS:
MUDSLIDE AT MORGAN CREEK:
Mark Cook stated that Saturday afternoon he received a call from
Darren Higashiyama from the Sheriff's Office regarding a mudslide in
the Morgan Creek development. Mark Cook presented photos and
explained that this area is private development with a private road
network. Mark Cook added that he is waiting to hear from the
Sheriff's Office on next steps.
2020-02-10 MINUTES
UPPER KITTITAS COUNTY FLOODING:
Mark Cook reported that there has been a fair amount of limited
flooding over the weekend with the usual areas being affected. Mark
Cook added that staff is monitoring the areas.
Meeting adjourned at 2:22 pm
2020-02-10 MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY
KITTITAS COUNTY,
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: February 10, 2020
TOPIC: Bullfrog Road Update
ACTION REQUESTED: Support Amending the 2020 Construction Plan
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook
RECOMMENDATION:
Amend the 2020 annual Public Works construction plan.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• Public Works (PW) recently assigned a County Road Project number to Bullfrog
supporting pending road repair.
• The annual construction program must now be amended allowing Road Fund
expenditure towards the repair.
• Preliminary cost estimates for repair: $1.3 to 1.5 million dollars.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners recently temporarily reduced the speed on Bullfrog
Road resulting from widespread pavement failure (Resolution 2020-001). PW is moving
quickly to position the repair of Bullfrog Road for summer 2020 construction.
DISCUSSION:
The Board established the project with Resolution 2020-024. Road project establishment
now allows PW to begin expenditures towards the project. Amending the annual
construction plan including Bullfrog Road construction is now required by the County
Road Administration Board. PW will return on February 18, 2020 requesting the Board
schedule a public hearing for annual construction plan amendment. The proposed repair
grinds the existing top layer of asphalt and then replaces the layer with new asphalt.
FISCAL Il"ACTS:
Current repair estimate is approximately $1.6 million. Road Fund cash reserves are being
used towards funding the repair.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Engineer's estimate.
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EXHIBIT l: ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR CONSTRUCTION
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Road# 92275 Project title: Bullfrog Road Mill and Overlay
MP 0.600 TO 2.70 Job Number: TBD PROJECT LENGTH 2.70
SCOPING ESTIMATE $11S99r594 DNSTRUCTION CREATE OI
CREATED. 1/9/2020 By: D. CASE
'EARLY ESTIMATE Bullfrog Road RECONSTRUCTION Bullfrog Road MP 0.00 - 2.70 full roadway width, MILL AND OVERLAY 010'
ITEM
BID ITEM SUBTOTAL w/0 MOBILIZATION $1,159,631
Date n., Comments
SALES TAX @ 0.000/. $0
PROJECT SUBTOTAL $1,403,153
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Q 0% $0
CONTINGENCIES (b? 4%- $58,126
CN ESTIMATE $1,459,279
PE PHASE 10% 140,315
PROJECT TOTAL $1
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Date n., Comments
SALES TAX @ 0.000/. $0
PROJECT SUBTOTAL $1,403,153
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Q 0% $0
CONTINGENCIES (b? 4%- $58,126
CN ESTIMATE $1,459,279
PE PHASE 10% 140,315
PROJECT TOTAL $1
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KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: February 10, 2020
TOPIC: Cove Road Speed Study
ACTION REQUESTED: Support Staff's Speed Study for Cove Road
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook
RECOMMENDATION:
Support staff's speed study of Cove Road and anticipate a public hearing receiving study
results.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• A fatality occurred on Cove Road 02/02/2020.
• On 02/04/2020 Public Works received a request (Schock — EXHIBIT 1) regarding
speed concerns on Cove Road.
• Responding to concerns, Public Works (PW) has initiated a speed study for Cove
Road.
BACKGROUND:
A fatality occurred on 02/02/2020 at the intersection of Cove Road and Hanson Road. It
appears that a motorist failed to acknowledge the stop sign and was struck by a vehicle on
Cove Road. The motorist was killed in the accident. Several days later (02/04/2020),
Public Works received an electronic message (Schock) stating speed concerns with Cove
Road.
DISCUSSION:
A speed study has been initiated along Cove Road (Weaver Road to Manastash Road).
PW anticipates study results in the next several weeks. Once results are in hand, PW will
return and brief the Board in study session. PW will then schedule a public hearing with
the Board collecting public comment on the speed study.
FISCAL RAPACTS:
Traffic studies are budgeted in the 2020 PW maintenance budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Electronic mail from Michelle Schock (02/04/2020).
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EXHIBIT 1: ELECTRONIC MAIL FROM MICHELLE SCHOCK DATE 02/04/2020
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Candie Leader
From: Michelle Schock <ml.schock@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:35 AM
To: Candie Leader
Subject: Cove/Hanson Intersection
Good morning Candie,
My husband called the public works office yesterday to voice his concerns regarding the speed and some other conditions
on Cove Rd. and was asked to send an email over to you.
I'm sure you're aware of the tragic accident that took place on Sunday (2/2)shortly after 3 pm. I live at 5261 Cove Rd. and
would like to make you and the rest of the county road crew aware of the hazards at the intersection of Cove and Hanson
road.
The speed limit on Cove road is certainly a concern given the fact that there is no stop signs between Manastash and
Robinson Canyon so it's incredibly easy for drivers to speed down that stretch. Now I understand that changing the speed
limit won't guarantee a change in human actions, but there's more to it than just the speed limit. I've witnessed several
"almost" accidents at that intersection that have 2 contributing factors; the speed of which the drivers on Cove rd. are
going and the brush/trees to the north of Hanson road that are on both sides of Cove at that intersection. The trees and
brush make it incredibly difficult to see traffic travelling south on Cove road without creeping out into the intersection to a
point that most would consider dangerous. The increased traffic in the area due to our ever-growing county is increasing
the dangers at this intersection.
There is a large number of families with younger children on this stretch of Cove. It is a large concern when they asked to
play outside or a family wants to go for a walk because of the amount of traffic and speed at which it is travelling.
The outcome I am hoping for would be to have the trees and brush trimmed to a point that makes a good line of visibility,
blinking stop signs on Hanson, and a reduced speed limit of 35 MPH.
I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations of how to
proceed further; please contact me any time.
Thank you,
Michelle Schock
(509) 929-4488
ML.SCHOCK@YAHOO.COM
KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: February 10, 2020
TOPIC: Highway 10 Potential Boat Ramp Property Acquisition
ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Prepare a Purchase Option
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff prepare a purchase option for approximately 86 acres of land (EXHIBIT 1)
on Highway 10 (Old Church Camp); TP 9346534 (Teanaway Ridge LLC).
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• The current property owner is interested in potentially selling approximately 86
acres with Yakima River frontage.
• The owner is expressing interest in entering into a real estate purchase option
agreement securing the land for two years.
• During the option period, staff proposes conducting feasibility analysis
investigating potential funding sources.
• Any money spent on the purchase option will be applied to the purchase price.
• The parcel is identified as a high priority acquisition by the Kittitas County
Yakima River Public Access Plan, July 2018 (EXHIBIT 2)
BACKGROUND:
For the past several years, the property owner of the "Old Church Camp" property on
Highway 10 has been working towards developing a Recreational Vehicle camp facility.
Commissioner Osiadacz recently reached out to the property owner discussing the
recommendations contained in the Board's Yakima River Access Plan (2018). The
property affords river access below a log jam that annually puts numerous river floaters at
risk.
DISCUSSION:
The property currently has numerous site improvements that make it attractive for
recreational use. There is an existing onsite well that has been exercised routinely by the
owner. Additionally, a large metal structure exists that offers multiple uses. The site is
accessed across the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad mainline. Staff
proposes identifying access issues with BNSF during the early stages of feasibility
evaluation. The site is identified as a high priority acquisition within the Kittitas County
Yakima River Public Access Plan, July 2018.
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FISCAL IMPACTS:
The cost of the option is undetermined currently. It seems reasonable to minimize the
financial burden on the owner by covering the annual tax bill at approximately $6,500.
Staff could try and manage the purchase option to $13,000 for the two-year period. Costs
reported in the Kittitas County Yakima River Public Access Plan, July 2018 are
approximately $900,000.
ATTACHNIENTS:
Exhibit 1: Tax parcel data
Exhibit 2: Kittitas County Yakima River Public Access Plan, July, 2018; Old Church.
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EXHIBIT 1: TAX PARCEL DATA
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY CONQVIISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
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Property Report for Parcel#: 346534
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Address:
29180 HWY 10 CLE ELUM
Tax Parcel ID:
346534
Map Number:
19-16-04020-0002
Recorded Area:
85.98 a
Owner Name
TEANAWAY RIDGE LLC
Name Cont:
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 808
City/State/Zip:
CLE ELUM WA 98922-0808
Critical Areas Information
Contains > 30% Slope: No
PHS Site Name: UPPER YAKIMA RIPARIAN AREA
Roof Hazard: LOW HAZARD RATING
Roof Class:
Seismic Category:
Shore Line:
Wetland Code:
DNR Water Type:
FIRM Zone:
FEMA Flood Map:
Coalmine Shaft:
Airport Zone:
BPA Right of Way:
Max Elevation:
ISO:
PG:
HIGH_EXTREEME HAZARD RATING
CLASS C, CLASS A
D1
Rural Conservancy, Aquatic
R3UBH, PSSC, PFOA
Type 2, Type 1, Type 9
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Administrative Information
Zone and Allowed Uses: Rural 5, Forest and Range
Land Use Category: Rural Residential, Allowed Use, Rural
Working
Commisioner District:
Voter Precinct:
Hospital District:
School District:
Irrigation District:
0.053
Weed District:
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Fire District:
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Cemetery District:
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Court District:
required</a>
PUD Comm District:
Domestic Water Information Parks and Rec District:
Over the Counter Water: Yes, Suitability Mao Wildland Urban Interface:
Qualifying Water Banks: Big Creek WR, Bourne, Burchak, Stock Restricted Area:
KittitasCnty(Clennon), Reecer Creek, COE Gas Service Area:
KittitasCnty(Roth), New Suncadia(Big
Creek), New Suncadia
(SWaukFlrstCreeks), New Suncadia
(TeanawayRiver), Roan New Suncadia,
Swiftwater Ranch, Trailside, Western
Water Partners, Yakima Mitigation
Services
Peoh Point, Teanaway
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1, HOSPITAL
DISTRICT 2
Cie Elum-Roslyn School District
KRD
Fire District 7 (Cie Elum)
N/A
Upper District Court
District 2
District 1
IR 1
Open Range, Stock Restricted
No
EXHIBIT 2: Kittitas County Yakima River Public Access Plan, July, 2018; Old Church
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Public access project priorities
Yakima River Access Citizen Advisory Committee members ranked
public access projects for existing sites, new sites, and suspension
bridges for:
• Safety opportunities - replacing high risk public access sites,
providing emergency response launches at hazardous river
stretches, and reducing or eliminating other safety issues including
congestion on access roads
• On -water opportunities - reducing gaps in river access,
providing access to the PTC Trail, WDFW and DNR conservancy
lands across the river, and connecting with the PTC Trail and other
multipurpose trail linkages in Cle Elum and Ellensburg,
• Shoreline opportunities - increasing multi -use public access
site potentials with habitat conservation measures, wildlife trails
and interpretations, picnicking and other day -use activities, toilets
and other services.
Considered in the above rankings were implementation issues
including whether the sites were publicly owned, shovel ready for
improvements, with few or no railroad crossing barriers, and
potentially involving other partnering agencies and organizations
using multiple possible funding sources.
Committee members scored each safety, on -water, and shoreline
opportunity on a scale where low was a score 1, medium 2, and
high 3. The 9 committee member composite scores were then
ranked where low was a composite member score of 0.1.49,
medium 1.50-2.29, and high 2.30-3.00.
Following are the resulting composite scores for existing and new
sites in order of river sequence from river origins to lower river
stretches and not necessarily due to priority score:
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Existing site enhancements
Easton Acclimation Pond bridge, trails
L
L M
King Horn Slough-Hundley Road trails, picnic
L
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Bullfrog Road South toilet
L
L M
Hanson Ponds/Whispering Pines footbridge
L
M H
Lambert Road Access trails
M
M M
Teanaway River Bridge launch, parking, trails
H
L M
Clark Flat Acclimation Ponds trails
L
L M
Thorp/Green Bridge trails, picnic, toilet
L
M M
City Wells launch and parking area
H
H M
Gladmar Road Conservancy bridge, trails
M
M M
Ellensburg KOA shoreline trails
M
L M
Thorp Highway South Bridge trails
L
L M
Upper Rinehart Takeout ramp, parking
H
H M
Rinehart/Umptanum Bridge launch rebuild
H
M M
Mile Post 20/19 roadside picnic, trail
M
L M
Big Pines Campground suspension bridge
M
M M
New site acquisitions
Bullfrog Road Bridge
- M
M M
Old Church Camp
H
H H
Swauk Creek Access
M
H H
New site development
Bullfrog Road Bridge North
H
M M
Bullfrog Road Bridge South
M
M H
Old Church Camp
H
H M
Swank Creek Access
H
H H
Thrall Road/Wilson Creek
H
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As shown, committee members ranked existing sites
of highest
priority that most benefitted safety and on -water
opportunities
including Ellensburg's City Wells launch and parking
area,
Upper
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Old Church Camp
• Acquire triangular property fronting on Yakima River - Install fire pits, picnic Cables shelter, and vault toilet
• Acquire linear frontage from Old Church Camp property Construct suspension bridge across river to DNR lands
• Construct car and boat trailer parking lot Construct suspension bridge across channel to PTC Trail
• Construct launch ramp into Yakima River Develop shoreline trails on DNR and link to PTC Trail
• Develop wildlife trails along river shoreline Install wayfinding signs and river kiosk
Note - assumes DNR and P&RC confirmation for trail development and PTC Trail connection
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KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: February 10, 2020
TOPIC: Water Resource Program Objectives and Acquisition Priorities
ACTION REQUESTED: Staff direction
LEAD STAFF:
Arden Thomas
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to develop and implement a work program that advances the identified
objectives and is informed by the acquisition priority framework.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• Kittitas County has successfully developed and implemented a program to require
that ground water for new domestic uses are both legally and physically available
and has established a public water bank to improve access to legal water supplies.
• The water resources program can build upon these successes to meet additional
needs, including potential domestic uses that are in red -zone areas, potential long-
term term needs of water districts for legal supply, and drought -year responses.
• Staff proposes a water right acquisition prioritization framework that would
inform decisions about acquisition opportunities.
BACKGROUND:
On May 15, 2014 Kittitas County entered into a settlement agreement with Ecology,
Futurewise, the Kittitas County Conservation Coalition, and Ridge Association. Kittitas
County was centrally interested in eliminating curtailment risk of exempt well users and
securing water rights for continued use within Kittitas County. In this Settlement Agreement,
Kittitas County agreed to establish regulations to require long-term mitigation requirements
for new uses of groundwater and to secure mitigation for historic use. As identified in the
Settlement Agreement, the County could work with Ecology and other Yakima River basin
stakeholders to develop a public water bank. In the six years since this agreement was signed,
Kittitas County has successfully adopted an adequate water supply determination process for
the legal availability of water in its building permit process and established a public water
bank with sufficient water to meet 20 years of growth projection.
The Settlement Agreement also contemplated that there may be options and strategies that
complemented the direct acquisition of senior water rights, that could mitigate for new
ground water uses. The water resources program is now at a stage where it should explore
these alternative approaches with the aim of expanding service of into remaining red zone
areas.
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In the Settlement Agreement, the County identified that it was centrally interested in keeping
water rights within Kittitas County. Acquisition opportunities are likely to exceed the
County's resources. The proposed acquisition prioritization framework will inform current
acquisition opportunities, while staff also works to further identify broader in -county water
needs (those uses that are in addition to domestic use met through exempt wells) and
strategies, including expansion of the County -run water bank, to meet those needs..
DISCUSSION:
Expanding the County's water bank to encompass additional red zones will require
investments in new tools and approaches to address local mitigation concerns. Growth
managed through Comprehensive Plan Management will
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Water right acquisitions and other mitigation strategies require significant capital outlay.
Program objectives and the acquisition prioritization framework will direct staff effort
and funds to the highest priority needs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Kittitas County Water Resources Program Mission Document
Kittitas County Water Mitigation Program Acquisition Priorities
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Kittitas County Water Resources Program Mission
Secure and sustainably manage water resources for the long-term benefit of Kittitas County residents.
Leverage collaborative and multi -objective opportunities, as advantageous, to address comprehensive
water resource needs.
Program Objectives
Objective No. 1— Secure water for domestic use in areas that are not currently served by a water bank
Water Acquisition
1. Retain sufficient program financial reserves to respond to high priority acquisition opportunities
2. Quantify remaining domestic water needs within Red Zone areas
3. Inventory potential mitigating water rights within these areas
4. Utilize acquisition priority framework to inform water acquisitions
5. Develop fiscal strategy to support water acquisitions
Alternative Water Supply
Natural and managed flow supplementation and storage to increase the geographic scope of the County
water bank
1. Identify and advance potential partnerships that can address impacts to local concerns.
2. Identify and advance potential alluvial recharge sites and quantify water storage potential
3. Identify potential multi -benefit flood and water supply projects
4. Develop fiscal strategy to support alternative water supply options
Water Delivery -Explore water trucking feasibility and partnership opportunities
Objective No. 2 — Develop and implement a Kittitas County Water Resource Policy to meet community
needs
1. Establish a cross -department team to ensure consistency amount growth projections, land -use
planning, and water supplies in unincorporated Kittitas County
2. Develop and implement a County -Wide Water Security Policy Position
B. Evaluate the current legal and physical water supplies within unincorporated Kittitas County and
evaluate current water supply against growth and land -use forecasts.
4. Communicate and coordinate with private banks in order to better understand their objectives,
with the intent to help inform the County about current opportunities and supply gaps
5. Utilize information from tasks 3 and 4 to evaluate expansion of public bank to meet community
needs. Implement expansion, as appropriate.
6. Develop and implement a programmatic drought response program
Objective No. 3 — Promote a clear and consistent processes for securing access to legal water supplies
1. Promote partnerships with private water banks, with the goal of providing "one-stop shopping"
and increasing clarity for consumers about water options
a. Reach out to Private Banks to present option to provide their water through the County
"storefront" as long as all potential users within their service area are subject to the
same requirements (do we also need their mitigation packages to match the county's
mitigation packages in terms of quantity?)
2. Continue to work with the Department of Ecology to clarify and streamline processes with the
goal of establishing consistent standards and process throughout the County with the Yakima
Basin
3. Continued education and outreach efforts
Objective No. 4— Promote communication and coordination among water resource providers within
the county, so that needs and opportunities are identified and addressed concurrently.
1. Increased communication and coordination
2. Integration of jurisdictions and special use districts into relevant planning processes
a. County comprehensive planning
b. Yakima River Basin Water Integrated Plan
c. Hazard Mitigation Planning
Kittitas County Water !Mitigation Program Acquisition Priorities
Acquisition criteria
• Yakima Basin surface water right confirmed through Acquavella adjudication, with a priority
date senior to May 10, 1905
• No history of curtailment due to water availability, unless justification memorandum identifies
expected utility to water resources program and specifically addresses:
o rationale for purchase of a water right with a history of curtailment;
o the amount of consumptive use water expected to be approved for transfer in light of
curtailment history;
o additional mitigation requirements expected to utilize water for mitigation.
• Documentation of use to support extent and validity review
Water available a fiscally sound price, including both purchase price and staff costs required to
complete acquisition.
Acquisition Minimum Quantity Thresholds
• Tier la and 2a - The quantity must be sufficient to satisfy the 20 -year growth projection in the
associated red zone.
• Tier 1c—There is no minimum quantify threshold, since staff time will already be allocated on
the land real estate transaction.
• Tiers 2 and 3 - for water that has already gone through the change process, transferring the
purpose of use to instream flow and flow and mitigation, the minimum quantity for acquisition
consideration is 20 acre-feet of consumptive use water.
• Tiers 2 and 3, for water that has not undergone the water right change process, transferring the
purpose of use to instream flow and flow and mitigation, the minimum quantity for acquisition
consideration is 80 acre-feet of consumptive use water.
Acquisition Priorities
Tier 1
• Priority la - Senior water rights in areas with no legal access to water to mitigate new domestic
uses.
• Priority lb - Purchase of water rights in banks in locations where downstream sale risks red zone
creation and where water right purchase will secure mitigation availability in at risk area.
• Priority 1c - Senior water rights purchased in concert with land acquisitions that advance other
county objectives.
Tier 2
• Priority 2a - Acquisitions at a particularly competitive price point, which will promote the long-
term supply of county water assets
• Priority 2b - Acquisitions that will create water right redundancy, which will help to prevent the
risk of future red zones, should banks be sold in their entirety to a downstream use and to
promote
Tier 3
• Priority 3a—Acquisitions that will secure mainstem Yakima water suitable for use in Upper and
Lower county.
• Priority 3b - Acquisitions that will secure mainstem Yakima water suitable for use in Lower
county.
KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: February 10, 2020
TOPIC: Snoqualmie Pass Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant
ACTION REQUESTED: Support Snoqualmie Pass Utility District Efforts
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook
RECOMMENDATION:
Support Snoqualmie Pass Utility District's efforts with funding from the 2020 Public
Facilities Fund.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• Snoqualmie Pass Utility District (SPUD) is building a new wastewater treatment
plant serving the Snoqualmie Pass Limited Area of More Rural Intense
Development (LAMRID).
• The plant also serves 108 customers in the Alpental development including the
Alpental Ski Area.
• The improvements provide (at full build out) approximately 200 million gallons
of new water supply in Kittitas County. This is the key benefit as the District
currently only has enough water rights to serve approximately 150 connections.
• Currently, SPUD serves 29 commercial, 1 I government, 10 multi -family, six ski
clubs, and one motel account in addition to 590 single family homes.
• The District projects the need of 1,000 connections in the near future. The
District currently has over 200 vacant lots with water and sewer services stubbed
to the property. The District is also aware of two recently approved developer
projects that could result in 600 new homes. It is important to note that the growth
rate since 2017 is approximately 15%.
• Improvements are anticipated to provide significant new development in the
LAMRID.
BACKGROUND:
For years, SPUD has applied wastewater effluent onto lands in the National Forest as
managed by the US Forrest Service (USFS). Several years ago, the District was noticed
that continuing to apply effluent in the National Forest was no longer acceptable by the
USFS. SPUD has spent the last couple of years preparing to move to modern treatment
technologies (membrane bioreactor) as the means of treating effluent from its service
area. Recently, SPUD ordered the first phase of treatment equipment from its supplier.
Staff has met with SPUD and anticipates a preliminary site analysis future meeting.
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COM USSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
The pending District improvements are welcome in Kittitas County. Upon completion,
the facilities will enable complete buildout of the Snoqualmie Pass area generating
significant additional tax revenue for the County. Additional water rights are being made
available in the County as SPUD extracts water from an adjacent basin west of the
Cascade divide and processes it for release into the Yakima Basin. Fully treated effluent
introduced into a Bull Trout listed stream is good for County fish recovery and habitat.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
SPUD is requesting $250,000 in 2020 Public Facility Fund grant funding. Wastewater
treatment plants are specifically identified for funding in RCW 82.14.370 (EXHIBIT 1).
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Revised Code of Washington 82.14.370.
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY CONMSSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
EXHIBIT 1: RCW 82.14.370
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
RCW 82.14.370: Sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties. Page I of 4
RCW 82.14.370
Sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties.
(1) The legislative authority of a rural county may impose a sales and use tax in
accordance with the terms of this chapter. The tax is in addition to other taxes authorized by
law and must be collected from those persons who are taxable by the state under chapters
82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the occurrence of any taxable event within the county. The rate of
tax may not exceed 0.09 percent of the selling price in the case of a sales tax or value of the
article used in the case of a use tax, except that for rural counties with population densities
between sixty and one hundred persons per square mile, the rate shall not exceed 0.04
percent before January 1, 2000.
(2) The tax imposed under subsection (1) of this section must be deducted from the
amount of tax otherwise required to be collected or paid over to the department of revenue
under chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW. The department of revenue must perform the collection of
such taxes on behalf of the county at no cost to the county.
(3)(a) Moneys collected under this section may only be used to finance public facilities
serving economic development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic
development offices. The public facility must be listed as an item in the officially adopted
county overall economic development plan, or the economic development section of the
county's comprehensive plan, or the comprehensive plan of a city or town located within the
county for those counties planning under RCW 36.70A.040. For those counties that do not
have an adopted overall economic development plan and do not plan under the growth
management act, the public facility must be listed in the county's capital facilities plan or the
capital facilities plan of a city or town located within the county.
(b) In implementing this section, the county must consult with cities, towns, and port
districts located within the county and the associate development organization serving the
county to ensure that the expenditure meets the goals of chapter 130, Laws of 2004 and the
requirements of (a) of this subsection. Each county collecting money under this section must
report, as follows, to the office of the state auditor, within one hundred fifty days after the close
of each fiscal year: (i) A list of new projects begun during the fiscal year, showing that the
county has used the funds for those projects consistent with the goals of chapter 130, Laws of
2004 and the requirements of (a) of this subsection; and (ii) expenditures during the fiscal year
on projects begun in a previous year. Any projects financed prior to June 10, 2004, from the
proceeds of obligations to which the tax imposed under subsection (1) of this section has
been pledged may not be deemed to be new projects under this subsection. No new projects
funded with money collected under this section may be for justice system facilities.
(c) The definitions in this section apply throughout this section.
(i) "Public facilities" means bridges, roads, domestic and industrial water facilities,
sanitary sewer facilities, earth stabilization, storm sewer facilities, railroads, electrical facilities,
natural gas facilities, research, testing, training, and incubation facilities in innovation
partnership zones designated under RCW 43.330.270, buildings, structures,
telecommunications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, or commercial infrastructure,
and port facilities in the state of Washington.
(ii) "Economic development purposes" means those purposes which facilitate the
creation or retention of businesses and jobs in a county.
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(iii) "Economic development office" means an office of a county, port districts, or an
associate development organization as defined in RCW 43.330.010, which promotes
economic development purposes within the county.
(4) No tax may be collected under this section before July 1, 1998.
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, no tax may be collected under this
section by a county more than twenty-five years after the date that a tax is first imposed under
this section.
(b) For counties imposing the tax at the rate of 0.09 percent before August 1, 2009, the
tax expires on the date that is twenty-five years after the date that the 0.09 percent tax rate
was first imposed by that county.
(5) For purposes of this section, "rural county" means a county with a population
density of less than one hundred persons per square mile or a county smaller than two
hundred twenty-five square miles as determined by the office of financial management and
published each year by the department for the period July 1 st to June 30th.
[ 2012 c 225 § 4; 2009 c 511 § 1. Prior: 2007 c 478 § 1; 2007 c 250 § 1; 2004 c 130 § 2;
2002 c 184 § 1; 1999 c 311 § 101; 1998 c 55 § 6; 1997 c 366 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date -2007 c 478: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 478 §
2.]
Intent -2004 c 130: "it is the intent of the legislature in enacting this 2004 act to
reaffirm the original goals of the 1997 act which first provided distressed counties with the
local option sales and use tax contained in RCW 82.14.370. The local option tax is now
available to all rural counties and the continuing legislative goal for RCW 82.14.370 is to
promote the creation, attraction, expansion, and retention of businesses and provide for
family -wage jobs." [ 2004 c 130 § 1.]
Finding—Intent-1999 c 311: "The legislature finds that while Washington's
economy is currently prospering, economic growth continues to be uneven, particularly as
between metropolitan and rural areas. This has created in effect two Washingtons: One
afflicted by inadequate infrastructure to support and attract investment, another suffering from
congestion and soaring housing prices. In order to address these problems, the legislature
intends to use resources strategically to build on our state's strengths while addressing threats
to our prosperity." [ 1999 c 311 § 1.]
Part headings and subheadings not law -1999 c 311: "Part headings and
subheadings used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 1999 c 311 § 601.]
Effective date -1999 c 311: "Sections 1, 101, 201, 301 through 305, 401, 402,
601, and 605 of this act take effect August 1, 1999." [ 1999 c 311 § 604.]
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Severability -1999 c 311: "If any provision of this act or its application to any
person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the
provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1999 c 311 § 606.]
Intent -1997 c 366: "The legislature recognizes the economic hardship that rural
distressed areas throughout the state have undergone in recent years. Numerous rural
distressed areas across the state have encountered serious economic downturns resulting in
significant job loss and business failure. In 1991 the legislature enacted two major pieces of
legislation to promote economic development and job creation, with particular emphasis on
worker training, income, and emergency services support, along with community revitalization
through planning services and infrastructure assistance. However even though these
programs have been of assistance, rural distressed areas still face serious economic
problems including: Above-average unemployment rates from job losses and below-average
employment growth; low rate of business start-ups; and persistent erosion of vitally important
resource -driven industries.
The legislature also recognizes that rural distressed areas in Washington have an
abiding ability and consistent will to overcome these economic obstacles by building upon
their historic foundations of business enterprise, local leadership, and outstanding work ethic.
The legislature intends to assist rural distressed areas in their ongoing efforts to
address these difficult economic problems by providing a comprehensive and significant array
of economic tools, necessary to harness the persistent and undaunted spirit of enterprise that
resides in the citizens of rural distressed areas throughout the state.
The further intent of this act is to provide:
(1) A strategically designed plan of assistance, emphasizing state, local, and
private sector leadership and partnership;
(2) A comprehensive and significant array of business assistance, services, and
tax incentives that are accountable and performance driven;
(3) An array of community assistance including infrastructure development and
business retention, attraction, and expansion programs that will provide a competitive
advantage to rural distressed areas throughout Washington; and
(4) Regulatory relief to reduce and streamline zoning, permitting, and regulatory
requirements in order to enhance the capability of businesses to grow and prosper in rural
distressed areas." [ 1997 c 366 § 1.]
Goals -1997 c 366: 'The primary goals of chapter 366, Laws of 1997 are to:
(1) Promote the ongoing operation of business in rural distressed areas;
(2) Promote the expansion of existing businesses in rural distressed areas;
(3) Attract new businesses to rural distressed areas;
(4) Assist in the development of new businesses from within rural distressed areas;
(5) Provide family -wage jobs to the citizens of rural distressed areas; and
(6) Promote the development of communities of excellence in rural distressed
areas." [ 1997 c 366 § 2.]
Severability -1997 c 366: "If any provision of this act or its application to any
person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the
provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." ( 1997 c 366 § 11.)
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Captions and part headings not law -1997 c 366: "Section captions and part
headings used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 1997 c 366 § 12.]
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Candie Leader
From:
Mark Cook
Sent:
Monday, February 10, 2020 9:55 AM
To:
Candie Leader
Subject: FW: Morgan Creek slide
Attachments: Morgan Creek slide (2).png; IMG_1067jpg; IMG_1073jpg; IMG_1054jpg; IMG_
1075jpg
Please print four copies for today's brief.
From: Darren Higashiyama<darren.higashiyama@co.kittitas.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 9:49 AM
To: Chuck Reed <chuck.reed @co.kittitas.wa.us>; Mark Cook <mark.cook@co.kittitas.wa.us>; Jim Van De Venter
<Jim.VanDeVenter@co.kittitas.wa.us>; Ryan Berge <ryan.berge@co.kittitas.wa.us>
Subject: FW: Morgan Creek slide
FYI;
On Saturday, Feb. 8th we responded to a mudslide in the Morgan Creek and Carillon Drive developments. Rain and
rapid snow melt caused isolated mud flows down two draws. DNR geologists responded to the site on Sunday. They
confirmed it is an isolated event and the mountain face is stable. However, the draws could slide again if the conditions
are right. The DNR crew had previously mapped the area post Jolly Mountain Fire.
One home is isolated because of the road damage. The area is without water due to their main water line was
disrupted. The home owners in the area all are aware of the incident. No one wanted to leave or sought ours or Red
Cross assistance at this time.
These are all private roads. No county roads were affected.
Any questions please let me know.
Darren
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